Welcome to the Björna school district! We operate across four different school units: Björna, Gideå, Hemling, and Trehörningsjö. We have after-school programs, preschool classes, and primary school with students from preschool through grade 9.
In our school district, we work largely with age-integrated classes. The grade levels are small, creating a close and family-like atmosphere at our schools.
Job Responsibilities
You will work as a teaching assistant in a special education group at Björnaskolan. There is a qualified teacher who is responsible for instruction in the group. You will provide support in teaching and spend some time in our after-school program. You will be part of the F-6 work team and may participate in additional tasks based on need and competence.
You will join a school with experienced colleagues where your work team together is responsible for driving and developing the educational work by planning, implementing, and following up on instruction guided by the curriculum and municipal objectives.
This position is a fixed-term employment until 26/12/22.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone with a high school diploma from a child and recreation program or other education that the employer deems appropriate. You should have strong pedagogical skills and a positive attitude toward our students. If you have other qualifications, you are welcome to apply.
We are looking for someone who enjoys being challenged and thinking in new ways. You see differences and diversity as a foundation for learning and development. You are a confident adult and a clear leader in the classroom. You meet students at their level and according to their abilities and use a low-affective approach. Being a role model and creating a good atmosphere in the student group and work team is natural for you.
We place great emphasis on personal suitability. Please include a CV and cover letter with your application.
If hired, you must present a valid ID document and an extract from the Police Records Register to the employer.
Interviews may be conducted on an ongoing basis. We welcome your application!
Inspired by what it is like to live, work, and thrive in Örnsköldsvik
The Education Department works to create good conditions for every child and student's learning, development, and creativity. We want to create a safe and inspiring learning environment where the desire to learn is in focus and where children, students, and staff meet each other with respect.
During the interview, we will conduct an identity check and verify citizenship. Accepted documents are passport, international ID card, driver's license + identity certificate from the Swedish Tax Agency, or other ID documents that verify citizenship. For some positions, an extract from the Police Records and Suspicion Register is required. We welcome language skills in Finnish and/or one of the Sami varieties, as Örnsköldsvik municipality is part of both Finnish and Sami administrative areas.
In our municipality, a number of positions are classified for security purposes, so security clearance may be required. These positions may require Swedish citizenship.